The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles previously serviced under Ford service bulletin 97-17-9 from August 1997 through December 1997. These vehicles were inadvertenly equipped with an 18-gallon fuel tank rather than the 16-gallon as specified. The 18-gallon tank has a second valve location where a shipping plug should be installed.
The risk
If this shipping plug is displaced, fuel leakage can result. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could potentially result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will install the correct fuel tank.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 98V-067 (98V067000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly |
| Report date | March 25, 1998 |
| Owners notified | June 17, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 400 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the fuel & propulsion system
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V-067 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install the correct fuel tank.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 400 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.